Think Beyond Yourself

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Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly
above all that we ask or think, according to the power
that worketh in us (Ephesians 3:20).
Our opening verse shows that there’s power
working in us; power from within. It’s the power of
the Holy Spirit. You can make that power work for you every
time. The onus is on you to put it to work, for it’s in your spirit.
2 Timothy 1:6 says, “...Stir up the gift of God, which is in
thee....”
We see a demonstration or release of this kind of
power from the Master Himself in Matthew chapter fourteen.
A great multitude had thronged Him, and He was moved with
compassion towards them, and He ministered to them and
healed many who were sick and afflicted. However, when it
was evening, His disciples suggested He dismiss the crowd:
“...It is already very late, and this is a lonely place. Send the
people away and let them go to the villages to buy food for
themselves” (Matthew 14:15 GNB), they urged Him.
Now, something remarkable happened. Instead of
sending the people away, Jesus commanded them to sit on
the grass, and took five loaves of bread and two fishes,
blessed them, broke them and gave them to His disciples to
feed the multitude. He put the power in Him in use, to bless
others.
Always, you must think beyond yourself. If you’re only
concerned about yourself, and all you want is to please
yourself, the power in you may never work. God’s power is
given to you for the Kingdom of God, for you to be a blessing
to your world. You’re the vent of God’s glory and power, His
outstretched hands of blessing to your world; never forget it.
Think Beyond Yourself
You’ll discover greater treasures the Lord has
deposited in you as you reach out to help others. Understand
your calling as a conduit of divine blessings. That’s what
brings real joy and fulfilment—thinking beyond yourself to
impact the lives of others positively.
PRAYER
Dear Father, I thank you for
making me a conduit of divine
blessings. You’ve blessed me and
made me a vent for your grace,
mercies, wisdom, glory and
power, to the praise of your
majesty. Your light shines through
me today, ever so brightly, and
your power is manifest to bring
succour, delight, and joy to many
in my world today, in Jesus’
Name. Amen.
1 YEAR BIBLE
READING PLAN:
John 20:19-31
1 Chronicles
23-25
2 YEAR BIBLE
READING PLAN:
1 Corinthians
16:1-12
Ecclesiastes 5-6
FURTHER STUDY:
Philippians 2:3-4 MSG
Romans 15:1-3
Pastor Chris

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